Limerick man extradited to US over sale and transport of rhino horns

A Limerick man has been extradited to the US to face charges related to the illegal scale and transport of rhino horns.

This morning, Gardaí attached to the National Bureau of Criminal Investigation (GNBCI) surrendered the man to the United States Marshall Service at Dublin Airport on an extradition warrant endorsed by the High Court, where he will appear before court in Texas, Western District.

His extradition was sought in relation to Illegal Wildlife Trafficking with the alleged offences related to the sale and transport of horns of endangered wild black rhinoceroses.

Speaking earlier Detective Superintendent Michael J. Mullen, GNBCI, said, "This international cooperation between An Garda Síochána, Special Crime Operations and law enforcement agencies of the United States of America highlights our continued commitment to combating cross jurisdictional crime and in working closely with our international counterparts”.